From 1st October 2015, new regulations came into force
requiring landlords to ensure the fire safety of their tenants as well as offer protection against carbon monoxide poisoning.
The new safety laws make it compulsory for all landlords to:
- Fit at least one smoke alarm on each floor of their premises
- Fit a carbon monoxide alarm in rooms containing a solid fuel appliance
- Check that all alarms are working when a new tenancy starts – with potential penalties of up to £5,000 if they don’t comply.
More info here: http://www.alarms4life.com/new-laws.aspx
